Washington, April 4 (IANS) Several terrorist organisations, including the Islamic State (ISIS), have exploited social media’s low-cost, fast, globally connected platforms for ideological propaganda, recruitment, mobilisation, and executing terror attacks. Through these platforms, the terror groups propagate extremist ideology, aiming for mass radicalisation by employing “emotional and psychological manipulation” to influence children as young as 12, a report said on Saturday.“Cyber-enabl…
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Vijayawada, March 24 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Police on Tuesday arrested three youths from Vijayawada for their suspected links with terror groups.Counter-Intelligence Cell arrested Mohammad Rahamatullah Sharif, 23, Md. Danish, 27, and Mirza Sohail Baig, 23, for allegedly promoting extremist ideology on social media platforms.The trio are suspected to have links with ISIS and AQIS and allegedly formed ‘Al Malik Islamic Youth’ to radicalise youth. They had allegedly circulated content promoting …
Washington, March 20 (IANS) President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran’s navy was now “at the bottom of the sea” as he opened a White House event honouring the Navy Midshipmen with an extended defence of US military action against Tehran. Speaking at the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy presentation in the East Room, Trump began his remarks with a sweeping claim about the ongoing conflict.“We’re doing extremely well in Iran,” he said, adding that “they had a Navy two weeks ago, they h…
Washington, March 20 (IANS) As US intelligence officials laid out a stark assessment of rising global threats, a congressional hearing revealed a deeper fracture in Washington — over whether the war with Iran was driven by evidence or political judgment.Top intelligence officials told lawmakers that the United States faces a “complex and evolving threat landscape” spanning missile proliferation, cyber warfare, terrorism and organised crime.Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard sa…
Washington, March 19 (IANS) FBI Director Kash Patel pushed back against lawmakers here, defending the bureau’s aggressive counterterrorism and law enforcement posture as senators pressed him on surveillance, resources, and evolving threats.The Indian American FBI chief adopted a combative and confident tone during exchanges at the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Wednesday (local time), repeatedly highlighting operational successes and rejecting criticism of the bureau’s approach.Pat…
Washington, March 18 (IANS) India is part of U.S. efforts to curb the flow of fentanyl precursor chemicals, a top American intelligence official told lawmakers on Wednesday, highlighting cooperation with New Delhi even as officials warned of a widening global threat landscape. Presenting the 2026 Annual Threat Assessment before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, James H. Adams III, Director of the Defence Intelligence Agency, said transnational criminal organisations remain a major …
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) A raid conducted by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Mumbai to uncover an online network of terrorist activities in the state, along with the arrest of engineering student Ayan Shaikh for alleged links with the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the Islamic State (ISIS), has led to several significant revelations on Friday. According to the ATS, preliminary investigations revealed that Shaikh had been living in Mumbai for the past…
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Bollywood actress Adah Sharma, who is known for her work in ‘The Kerala Story’, has shared why she isn’t a part of the sequel. Her performance in the first part of the franchise struck a strong chord with audiences in the first installment. So when the sequel was announced and her name wasn’t mentioned, many fans were taken aback and began wondering why the actress wouldn’t be returning for the next chapter.The actress who has stayed silent from the announcement …
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a 21-year-old engineering student, Ayan Sheikh, for his alleged links to Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the proscribed global terrorist organisation Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), officials said on Thursday. Sheikh has been booked under Sections 38 and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), along with Sections 152, 196, and 197 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Acc…
United Nations, March 5 (IANS) As a victim of terrorism, most recently in Pahalgam, India has pledged to promote the UN’s counter-terrorism strategy for a global fight against the scourge.“We add our voice in stressing the importance of the Global Counter Terrorism Strategy (GCTS) as a central instrument for multilateral cooperation,” Raghoo Puri, a first secretary at India’s UN Mission, said on Wednesday. Participating in the Annual Ambassadorial Level Briefing by the Office of Counter-…